Little known before the season, Whittington emerged as the region's most versatile player, able to use his 6-foot-9 frame to post up smaller defenders or take taller defenders outside and make jump shots. Despite near-constant double and triple teams, he averaged 23.5 points, 11.6 rebounds, 4.4 blocks, 3 steals and 2.7 assists per game, leading the Scorpions to an undefeated regular season and Howard County championship. Scored at least 14 points in every game and had six games with at least 30 points as Oakland Mills advanced to the Maryland 2A South Region final for the second consecutive season. Shot 60.3 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point range. College coaches were impressed with his unique skill set, resulting in a late-season recruiting battle. Committed to play for Georgetown.

Three-year starter averaged 16.6 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists while leading an inexperienced team. A 6-foot-3 guard, he shot 57 percent on two-point attempts and 38 percent from three-point range. Will play for Rice.

Considered one of the area's best pure scorers, the 6-foot-6 guard was tough to defend because of his size and range. Averaged 21.5 points and 12 rebounds, scoring in double figures in every game. Will play for Virginia Commonwealth.

Dynamic 5-foot-10 guard had a knack for making big shots. Averaged 23.7 points despite facing near-constant double teams, leading the Hornets to the Virginia AAA Concorde District title and 23-3 record.

Six-foot-three transfer from New Jersey stepped right into the starting point guard role and had a terrific season. Averaged 15.4 points as the Mustangs went 22-1 and finished atop The Post's rankings. Will play for Villanova.

Steady 6-foot-1 point guard averaged 17.7 points, 9.4 rebounds and 4 assists as the Bears finished 19-6 and second in the Interstate Athletic Conference. Was named all-IAC for second consecutive season and made three all-tournament teams.

Slender 6-foot-3 shooting guard burst onto the scene as a prolific scorer and led the Mustangs to a school-record 23 victories. Set six team records. Averaged 22.7 points and 4.9 rebounds this season. Will play for William & Mary.

Coach of the year Jimmy Ball

North Point

In just the fourth season of varsity competition for the Waldorf school, he directed the Eagles to a 27-0 season and the Maryland 4A championship, the first state championship for a Southern Maryland Athletic Conference member in 39 years. Using pressure defense and excelling in transition, North Point won all but four games by at least 10 points. In 12 seasons as a coach at Westlake and then North Point, Ball has compiled a record of 181-106 with four SMAC titles and two regional titles.